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- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Movement type
- Strength
- Primary muscles
- Shoulders
- Secondary muscles
- Trapezius
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
Standing Y Raise
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Standing Y Raise is a bodyweight exercise targeting Shoulders (Anterior Deltoids).
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How to perform it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, with your arms extended forward, parallel to each other.
- With slightly bent elbows, raise both arms diagonally overhead to form a "Y" shape.
- Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position.
- Repeat the movement for the desired repetitions
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Variations and related exercises
3 Leg Chatarunga Pose
3 Leg Dog Pose
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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